#etsystrike

My shop will be temporarily closed to protest the newly hiked Etsy fees being enforced! Apparently the millions of dollars worth of passive income that Etsy receives just from our already-existing transaction fees is NOT enough, and they want more. Help out the creatives who host their businesses on Etsy by NOT CROSSING THE PICKET LINE from April 11 - April 18, and spreading the word. 

As we haven’t posted our petition here yet, thought I’d start by sharing it!

My Etsy store is on vacation mode for the next week. #etsystrike #etsystrike2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CcOVp5lPtXl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Personally, I have loved working on Etsy. I started on Etsy because it's taken me so long to find time to create my own shopfiy store, but in the meantime, Etsy has been there as a great alternative. But all the new policies they have put in the place over the last few years are to squeeze as much money out of sellers as possible. From forcing makers into paying for off site Ads, to making us feel that we can no longer offer letter class shipping on small items like stickers and patches. At the same time, they hike up their fees by 30%, forcing owners to raise their prices so they can still make a living wage. It's not fair to small business owners, the people who make Etsy as great as it is. The etsy platform is meant to be a tool to help small businesses but the policies they've been putting in place especially during the pandemic have been created to line their own pockets nothing more. I've seen so many artists get fed up with Etsy and abandon the platform. I don't want to have to do the same, I hope Etsy can recognize their mistakes and work with their artists to change and make the platform work to benefit everyone. This strike is to let Etsy know loud and clear that somthing has to change. For more information about the strike visit @etsy.strike on instagram And Visit these links: https://bit.ly/3wQXzXM https://www.coworker.org/petitions/cancel-the-fee-increase-work-with-sellers-not-against-us https://etsystrike.org/ #etsystrike #etsy #etsyseller #etsystrike2022 #smallbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CcOKI6oJw3n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So I'm having a sale because I want to be able to sell something before knowing if I want to even stay on the platform. Everything in the store is 15% off. Our most popular item, the Rebel Scum patch is back in stock. We've got a new button. Capitalism sucks.

➰Summer Time= Fall Prep➰ • Here in Syracuse, the temperature is slightly cooler than I’d like for it being almost July but it has me geeking for fall! (Although it’s going to be 90+ for a week straight I think! 😳) Colors and designs are being picked and a plan is in the works. • Since @etsy has raised there fees, I feel it’s no longer the best place to display my work. Sooo I’ve decided to close shop and relaunch in the fall with my very own website! I’ve heard of a couple of platforms to start with but would love to hear about your experiences building a website. • Comment below about building your own site! Any help would be greatly appreciated 💕 • • • #etsystrike #buildingwebsite #fallprep #lionbrandyarn #knit #knitting #knittingaddict #handmade #l4l #boho #girlboss #simplyhandmade #makersmovement #coffeeshop #helloimhandmade #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #supportsmallbusiness #knittersofsyracuse #makerstrong #bestoftheday #knittersofinstagram #knittersoftheworld #knittersofetsy #etsy #knittingbydarian (at Syracuse, New York)

Well, part solo. The Etsy Strike of the past week made me decide to set up a shop on my own webhosting to see how it goes. I’ve made sure to continue my 20% off Pride jewellery, and I’m also offering a 10% off coupon for everyone’s first order. Check it all out, yo <3 www.shop.raeyn.com